as in intruding
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
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Recent Examples of interrupting
He was charged last week with impairing or interrupting operation of critical infrastructure facility.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Oriyomi was subsequently arrested Friday on charges of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
But with advances in engineering and a little creativity, the USACE is able to retune these ultra powerful engines without interrupting service or building new plants.
—D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Jail guards are also discriminating against him, his attorneys allege, trying to confiscate his Quran and interrupting his prayers.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
There are no hearts to lose, no streaks weaponized against you, and no ads interrupting your flow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Before that, he was arrested in October 2015 on charges of public intoxication and in 2014 on charges of disorderly conduct after interrupting a performance of Cabaret.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
ABC News, 8 June 2026
Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Oriyomi was subsequently arrested Friday on charges of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
But with advances in engineering and a little creativity, the USACE is able to retune these ultra powerful engines without interrupting service or building new plants.
—D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Jail guards are also discriminating against him, his attorneys allege, trying to confiscate his Quran and interrupting his prayers.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
There are no hearts to lose, no streaks weaponized against you, and no ads interrupting your flow.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Before that, he was arrested in October 2015 on charges of public intoxication and in 2014 on charges of disorderly conduct after interrupting a performance of Cabaret.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupting
Verb
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South Florida will have no way to send water to the ocean, and no way to stop salt water from intruding into its water supply.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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There are worse things that could happen than Jimmy Fallon intruding upon your life in the game and being forced to adapt to that.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brunson turned on the boosters in the second half, attacking the Spurs' defense and showing little sign that his knee was bothering him.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If certain smells or experiences are bothering you, here are some other tips for managing postpartum odor and sweat.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The company is also considering adding tracking devices to shipments.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Deposit $7,300 into a 1-year CD By adding three months onto the aforementioned CD account – and with significantly less of a deposit – savers can earn a similar return.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Oehlerking has also been mindful of cutting in a small hatch to take care of routine maintenance.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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This new haircut keeps the main length while cutting in thick bangs that hit equidistance from her brows and hairline, feathered lightly to take away any density or heaviness.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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